GEOGRAPHY MONTLY TEST
GRADE 12A/C/D
LEIFO-IZIKO COMBINED SCHOOL
1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
50 MARKS
QUESTION 1: MIDLATITUDE CYCLONE__________________________25 MARKS
REFER TO FIGURE 1.1 AND ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOWS
1.1.1 The other name for mid-latitude cyclone is….
A Typhoon
B Polar Front
C Temperate Cyclone
(1)
1.1.2 The following is considered as the zone of mid-latitude cyclone…
A Hadley Cell
B Ferrel Cell
C Westerlies
(1)
1.1.3 Which line of latitude is represented by line A?
(1)
1.1.4 Provide ONE evidence that shows that the cyclone occurs in the SOUTHERN
HERMISPHERE (1x2)
(2)
1.1.5 Tabulate ONE difference between a warm sector and a cold sector. (1x2) (2)
1.2 REFER TO FIGURE 1.2 AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW
1.2.1 Provide a name that is given to the linked mid-latitude cyclones.
(1)
1.2.2 In a sequence, state the different stages at 2, 3 and 4
(1x3)(3)
1.2.3 The oldest mid-latitude cyclone will be on the far East, provide a reason for that (2)
1.2.4 State TWO conditions that lead to the formation of this cyclone
(2x2)(4)
1.3 REFER TO FIGURE 1.3 AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.
1.3.1 Name the clouds C.
(1)
1.3.2 Name the front at D.
(1)
1.3.3 State ONE difference in the clouds at A and at C.
(2)
1.3.4 Provide TWO positive impact of the weather condition illustrated above (2x2) (4)
QUESTION 2: TROPICAL CYCLONE______________________25 MARKS
2.1 REFER TO FIGURE 2.1 AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.
2.1.1 Cloud A is a (cumulus/cumulonimbus) cloud.
(1)
2.1.2 Area C is named the (eye/eye wall).
(1)
2.1.3 The atmospheric condition experienced at C is (stable/unstable)
(1)
2.1.4 D indicates an area of (divergence/convergence).
(1)
2.1.5 E will experience (light rain/thunderstorms).
(1)
2.1.6 Ocean F is likely (warm/cold).
(1)
2.2 REFER TO FIGURE 2.2 AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.
2.2.1 How many tropical cyclones have occurred before tropical cyclone Eloise in this
season?
(1 x 1)(1)
2.2.2 Give evidence from the satellite photo that Eloise is a tropical cyclone
in the Southern Hemisphere.
(1 x 2)(2)
2.2.3 In what stage of development is this weather system?
(1 x 1) (1)
2.2.4 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines describe the possible
impact that Eloise will have on Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa. (4 x 2)(8)
2.3 REFER TO FIGURE 2.3 AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.
2.3.1 Will the Tropical Cyclone Geralda reach South Africa?
(1)
2.3.2 Give Reason for your answer in 2.3.1!
(1)
2.3.3 In which part will the Active Quadrant of the Tropical cyclone Geralda found (1)
2.3.4 Provide TWO environmental impact that the above tropical cyclone will have on the
surrounding areas.
(2x2)(4)